Zack Young

Zack is a writer and documentary filmmaker based in Ridgewood, Queens. He’s spent much of the past decade in Brooklyn making shorts, web series, branded docs, and a feature film. He also hosts interactive performance art around the city and publishes a bi-monthly zine about dreams.

Latest Articles

Panasonic Drops Two New Box Cameras and a 4K Studio Camera

Panasonic Drops New Box Cameras and 4K Studio Camera

18 hours ago

At IBC 2024, Panasonic announced two new box cameras, the AW-UB50 and AW-UB10, alongside an exciting new studio- and live-production camera, the…

Digital Cine Cameras

Blackmagic Design Unveils PYXIS Monitor and URSA Cine 17K Pricing

3 days ago

Continuing its reputation as a leading innovator in the cinema camera space, Blackmagic Design announced new details and accessories for two of its leading camera models, the compact PYXIS 6K Cinema Box Camera and the groundbreaking…

Video Monitors

Four RED Creative LUTs Are Now Available for Nikon Cameras

5 days ago

Since Nikon announced the acquisition of RED Digital Cinema back in March, we’ve been eager to see how these two esteemed brands would work together to create the next generation of filmmaking technology. Today, we get to see some of the fruits of that union, with Nikon bringing four…

Mirrorless Cameras

Video Monitors

Cooke Announces SP3 6-Lens Set Including a New 18mm T2.4

5 days ago

Cooke changed the cinema game last year with the release of their lauded SP3 series of lenses, which matched the look of the legendary Cooke Panchro Classic lenses, but were available at a fraction of the size and cost. Now, Cooke is back with the all-new Cooke SP3 18mm T2.4, the widest…

Lenses & Lens Accessories

Cine Lenses

Nanlite’s PavoSlim 240CL 4x1 Panel Provides Unique RGB Possibilities

6 days ago

The meteoric rise of LED panels over the last few years can be attributed to their compact size, manageable weight, and flattering soft output. From the wide swath of new options, Nanlite’s PavoSlim line has quickly floated to the top of many wish lists, packing a punch while still coming in at a reasonable price. Now, Nanlite is expanding its offerings with the new…

LED Lights

Light Panels

Canon’s Compact EOS C80 Cinema Camera Boasts a Full Frame 6K Sensor

1 week ago

The Canon EOS C80 Cinema Camera is an exciting step forward for the Cinema EOS line, combining flagship features of the powerful C400 cinema camera with the smaller, lighter form factor of the popular…

Digital Cinema Cameras

How to Nail Multi-Camera Interviews as a Solo Operator

3 weeks ago

While camera gear continues to shed weight, a similar shift has taken place amongst camera crews as well. Mid-range and lower-budget shoots that used to require at least four to eight people now frequently include a crew of just one to three, each with more responsibilities than ever before. The cinematographer often acts as their own grip, gaffer, DIT, loader, and assistant camera, while the…

Solo Videography

Everything You Need for Successful High-Volume Photography

3 weeks ago

Once you’re familiar with the basic concepts behind high-volume photography, the next logical step is to figure out what gear you need to purchase. That’s when the panic might hit. Suddenly you’re flooded with decisions about cameras, lenses, strobes, backdrops, barcode…

High-Volume Photography

Portrait Photography

An Introduction to High-Volume Photography

3 weeks ago

Any photographer worth their salt should be familiar with portrait photography, but they’re likely less familiar with high-volume photography, an offshoot of traditional portraiture that focuses on providing large quantities of professional-level headshots. The most common clients for this type of work include schools, sports teams, large corporations, government-run entities, and basically any…

High-Volume Photography

Portrait Photography

The Essential Steps to Building a Kondor Blue Camera Rig

3 weeks ago

Compact mirrorless cameras have revolutionized the video world, packing massive sensors into small bodies and making professional-level production accessible to budget-minded creatives. Aspiring filmmakers can now achieve a level of visual detail, color fidelity, and exposure control that previously could only be achieved with cameras that cost six figures. But that doesn’t mean these devices are…

Tripods Supports & Rigs

Monitor Mounts & Brackets

The Best Workflow and Accessories for the Sony BURANO Cinema Camera

1 month ago

Enter the Sony BURANO 8K Digital Motion Picture Camera, Sony's newest jack-of-all-trades cinema camera that aims to combine the best features from the company's CineAlta, FX, and Alpha lines. Part of its versatility comes from the array of recording formats and resolutions it…

Digital Cine Cameras

Tripods Supports & Rigs

Batteries & Power

The Top Features of the Sony BURANO

1 month ago

When the Sony BURANO was first unveiled last fall, the big question on everyone's mind was how it would compare to Sony's other popular camera lineups. After months of extensive testing, the consensus among filmmakers was that the BURANO is something of a Swiss Army knife, an…

Digital Cine Cameras

The Best Lenses to Use with the Sony BURANO Cinema Camera

1 month ago

If you've been reading up on the Sony BURANO 8K Digital Cinema Camera, you've probably heard that it's the first camera to pair IBIS (in-body image stabilization) with PL-mount lenses. This is huge news for shooters who like to go handheld, as their favorite PL glass can…

Mirrorless Lenses

Lenses & Lens Accessories

Cine Lenses

Digital Cine Lenses

How to Improve Your Documentary B-Roll

1 month ago

So you just signed up for another corporate documentary shoot for another tech company at another local high-rise. They don’t want you filming in their super-secret proprietary lab and they’re definitely not flying you to China to see where the products are made, so you’re stuck in a cube farm trying to scrounge up useable b-roll for your interviews. Fear not. With some thoughtful planning and a…

Digital Cine Lenses

Stabilizers & Gimbals

Tripods Supports & Rigs

LED Lights

DJI Releases Innovative and Affordable SDR Video Transmission System

1 month ago

The DJI SDR Transmission system is a clever new way to send wireless video to external displays using Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology that balances reliability and value. For the last few years, wireless video transmission systems have been strictly segmented into professional and consumer tiers…

Camcorders & Camera Peripherals

Wireless Transmission Systems